This course is designed to provide and extend candidates’ knowledge of the reading process by examining theory and research as a foundation for making instructional decisions for planning and implementing effective literacy programs. In order to inform such decision-making, candidates will explore current issues, materials, strategies, and approaches to teaching reading to P-12 children in our pluralistic society.

Required Texts

Billmeyer, R. (2006). Strategies to Engage the Mind of the Learner: Building Strategic Learners

You can also order the Literacy and Learning: A Trilogy 3 Book Set TRG Contains all three volumes of the Literacy and Learning Set for all three classes: Vol. I - Strategic Reading in the Content Areas Vol. II - Strategies to Engage the Mind of the Learner, Building Strategic Learners Vol. III - Capturing All of the Reader Through the Reading Assessment System.

Enrollment must be approved and submitted by Professional Learning Coordinator. Please click on the following link to print and complete the Endorsement Application Form needed for approval.

Endorsement Application Please have your Professional Learning Coordinator and Principal sign this form. Also, attach a copy of your Teaching Certificate and

(Fax to 478-988-7176) or scan and email to cpearson@mgresa.us

Class Notes

Class One

Session 1

January 7

Face to Face

First Class

Session 2

January 14

Face to Face

Session 3

January 21*

Online

MLK, JR Holiday

Session 4

January 28

Face to Face

Session 5

February 4

Online

Session 6

February 11

Face to Face

Session 7

February 18*

Online

President’s Day Holiday

Session 8

February 25

Face to Face

Session 9

March 4

Online

Session 10

March 11

Face to Face

Last Class

This class has been closed.

Registration Policy:

Registration for courses must be received online prior to the registration deadline. Space is limited and is based on first come, first serve basis. Your registration status will remain pending until we receive the registration fee and approval from your system Professional Learning Coordinator. The registration fee must be submitted immediately. We currently accept credit cards (except American Express), cash, checks, or money orders. If mailing your fee, please make payable to Middle Georgia RESA and send to:

For Substitute Teacher Training, we only accept cash or debit/credit cards (except American Express).

Registration Fees are posted for each course.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation for any course must be received prior to the registration deadline. Registration fees are refundable only if cancellation is received by the registration deadline. Any cancellations received after the deadline will not be accepted and fees will not be returned. If cancellation is not made and registrant does not attend the course, the status will be "No Show" and payment will still be required.